Letter-box post



June 29 192 6.

H. COATES LETTER BOX POST Filed April 29. 1925 r INVENTOR.

Haw/'7 3007225 BY ATTORNEYS.

Patented June 29, 1926.

UNITED sra'rrs rarest er-cries.

HARRY COATES, OF NEW ORLEANS, LQUISIANA, ASSIGNOR T0 HOMER CALVIN BUSBY, OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA.

LETTER/"302C. POST.

Application filed April 29, 1925.

This invention relates'to a letter box post, and the object of the invention is the eonstruction of a post which is peculiarly adapted for use in rural districts wherein the box is preferably placed upon or attached to the top or head of the post.

Another object of the invention is the construction of a simple and eiiicient metal. frame for reinforcing a letter box post, so as to increase the durability, and, therefore, the life of the same.

lVith the foregoing and other objects in view, my invention comprises certaincombinations, constructions and arrangements of parts as will be illustrated in the accompanying drawings, described in the following specification, and more particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a letter box post constructed in accordance withthe present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of my metal frame that I employ in the construction of my finished post. 7

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on line 38, Figure 1 and looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 1 is a sectional view taken on line 1-4, Figure 2 and looking in the direction of the arrows.

Referring to the drawin s by numerals, 1 designates the body of the post, 2 is the leg thereof, 3 is the neck, and 4 is the head. The dotted lines 5 designate a letter box that may be secured to the head or top of the post, as shown in Figure 1.

To reinforce the post, I have produced a peculiarly constructed metal frame (Figure 2) which comprises ribs 6, base link 7, neck link 8 and head link 9. Each rib 6 is of substantially a U-shaped structure, having its upper ends 6 flared outwardly, in the neck portion 3 (Figure 1) and the extreme upper ends of these flared out portionsx6 are formed into eyes 10, surrounding head linx 9, whereby the upper ends of the ribs are fastened to said head link. Surrounding the ribs 6, atthe juncture of the body 1 and neck 8, is said neck link 8. This link 8 reinforces the post at this point, as well as serving as a retaining means for assisting in holding the ribs in their assembled position.

The lower ends of the ribs 6 are peculiarly Serial No. 26,721.

constructed in that they have inwardly extending portions 11, and these inwardly exjsna ed. to aseatedoosition the base link 7, whereby the base of the post is braced, and at the sametime, the legs are held in their proper assembled position prior to-the plastic material being placed around the metal frame. It is to be understood that the plastic material usedin constructing the post may be made out of any suitable mate rial such as cement or cement and gravel, and prior to the placing of the cement or composition around the metal frame, said metal frame has to be constructed, using.

the parts as hereinbefore described in the formation of said frame.

The letter box 5 may be attached to the head 1 of the post by anysuitable fastening means such as bolts or rivets, and in constructing a post, 1 preferably provide holes, such as 14 (Figure 1), for allowing the fastening means to be passed. through the head 1, as well as through suitable registering apertures in the letter box 5. It is to be understood that the body is strengthened by being broader at its base, tapering towards the neck 3; the'neck 3 is narrower at its base broadening out and merging into the broad fiat head l; this construction is met by the similar construction of the metal frame, as clearly shown in Figure 2. Advantages are obtained by reason of the post being braced or strengthened at the necessary points, whereas the leg portion '2 is much smaller, since it penetrates the ground a. considerable distance, with the base of the body 1 resting-preferably upon the upper surface or top of the ground.

While I have described the preferred embodiment of my invention, and have illustrated the same in the accompanying dra ings, certain minor changes or alterations may appear to one skilled in the art to which this invention relates, during the extensive manufacture of the same and I, therefore, reserve the right to make such alterations or changes as shall fairly fall within the scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. In a device of the class described, the

I in

combinationof a metal frame formed from a plurality of ribs, each rib of substantially U-shaped structure and including outwardly flared upper ends and inwardly extending lower portions, said inwardly extending lower portions terminating in 'U-shaped por-- combination of a metal frame formed from a plurality of ribs, each rib of substantially U-shaped structure and including outward- 1y flared upper ends and inwardly extending lower portions, said inwardly extending lower portions terminating in U-shaped portions, a base link engaging the inwardly extending lower portions, a neck link engaging the ribs contiguous to their outwardly flared portions, a headlink fastened to the upper ends of the outwardly flared portions of the ribs, and composite means or plastic material surrounding the entire frame.

3. In a device of the class described, the combination of apl'urality of ribs, each rib having a body of substantially U-shaped construction, each rib provided at its upper ends with outwardly flared portions, the upper ends of the outwardly flared portions provided with eyes, a head link in said eyes, a neck link around the ribs at the base of said outwardly flared portions, said ribs provided with lower inwardly extending portions, said inwardly extending. portions 'andepart of the ribs being formed into eyes at their juncture, a base link seated in said eyes, said lower inwardly extending portions terminating in U-shaped portions, and a composite or plastic body or casing surrounding the entire frame.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature.

HARRY COATES. 

